Day Itinerary
6 Activities
Day 2
93 mi0.7 mi
From Andersengrad to the Priory Palace
We will visit a medieval town, based on H.H. Andersen's fairy tales. Then we will move to Koporskaya fortress on the edge of the Izhora uplands. In the afternoon we will learn the mysteries of the Order of Malta in the Priory Palace and try to solve the riddle of the birch house in the Gatchina Palace Park.
2.1 mi
10 min
Coffee House "Veranda"
Café
Open Details
Prefer to start your day with baked cheesecakes or bruschetta with hummus? And how about an Indian roll with masala tea? Have breakfast at a really cozy coffee shop with huge windows and go to a curious place.
0.7 mi
15 min
Andersengrad
Landmark
Open Details
Welcome to a medieval town based on H.H. Andersen's fairy tales! Everything here is real: even the fortress wall with towers and Town Hall Square are available.
The Children's Town was built to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the great storyteller, and every object here is associated with his works. The total area of Andersengrad is 2 hectares. You can stroll around, take part in the proposed entertainment, meet the characters of your favorite fairy tales.
All information about the activities can be found on the official website.
The area is open and the entrance is free.
The Children's Town was built to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the great storyteller, and every object here is associated with his works. The total area of Andersengrad is 2 hectares. You can stroll around, take part in the proposed entertainment, meet the characters of your favorite fairy tales.
All information about the activities can be found on the official website.
The area is open and the entrance is free.
15.3 mi
25 min
Koporskaya Fortress
Landmark
Open Details
We will reach the Koporsk fortress, whose fate since the XIII century and to this day is filled with difficulties and even hardships.
Founded by German knights, the fortress repeatedly passed from the Russians to the Swedes and back again. It was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt, the last time in the early 16th century.
Due to the emergency condition of the buildings, the fortress is now closed, and then reopened to the public.
Mode of operation: May 1-September 30. Sunday - Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00 Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 - 19:00
October 1 - April 30 Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday: day off
Please note, you can visit the fortress only as part of a tour group.
For the latest information, visit website.
Founded by German knights, the fortress repeatedly passed from the Russians to the Swedes and back again. It was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt, the last time in the early 16th century.
Due to the emergency condition of the buildings, the fortress is now closed, and then reopened to the public.
Mode of operation: May 1-September 30. Sunday - Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00 Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 - 19:00
October 1 - April 30 Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday: day off
Please note, you can visit the fortress only as part of a tour group.
For the latest information, visit website.
50 mi
1 hr 20 min
Eurasia
Restaurant
Open Details
We'll stop in Gatchina for lunch at the restaurant "Eurasia". The menu offers Asian and European cuisine, so everyone will be able to choose a dish to their liking.
2 mi
10 min
Prioratsky Park
Park
Open Details
We will visit a very unusual castle located in Gatchina on the shore of the Black Lake. It was built for the French prince and Prior of the Order of Malta Condé with the permission of Paul I. This is a case where the Russian ruler's fascination with mysticism played into the hands of both the Frenchman and us.
The Priory Palace was built using the technology of earthwork. Its walls are completely made of earth. And you would not even guess!
The palace park is open daily from 06:00 to 22:00. The Gatchina Palace and the Priory Palace are open for independent viewing until 19:00.
You can buy tickets for guided tours, as well as read additional rules for visiting them on official website. In addition, an individual tour of the Priory Palace can be pre-ordered by phone +7 (813) 719-34-92.
The Priory Palace was built using the technology of earthwork. Its walls are completely made of earth. And you would not even guess!
The palace park is open daily from 06:00 to 22:00. The Gatchina Palace and the Priory Palace are open for independent viewing until 19:00.
You can buy tickets for guided tours, as well as read additional rules for visiting them on official website. In addition, an individual tour of the Priory Palace can be pre-ordered by phone +7 (813) 719-34-92.
24.1 mi
40 min
Nordic
Restaurant
Open Details
Discuss the day's experiences in the new northern cuisine restaurant. We will be able to watch the process of preparing gourmet dishes in the open kitchen.
Pay attention to the tasting sets of 7 and 13 dishes. You definitely haven't seen such author's combinations anywhere else!
You can reserve a table by calling +78127402100.
Pay attention to the tasting sets of 7 and 13 dishes. You definitely haven't seen such author's combinations anywhere else!
You can reserve a table by calling +78127402100.